IT Procurement Category Manager
Budapest
Business Operations /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Founded in 1999 in Vienna, the Qualysoft Group is a manufacturer-independent IT consulting and services company, which successfully provides support for its international customers with the aim of boosting their competitiveness and economic efficiency through innovative IT solutions.
Its focus is on financial services providers, telecommunications companies, the automotive industry and energy service providers. Over 400 employees in 6 subsidiaries work together to ensure state of the art solutions for our clients.
We are looking for new colleagues in Qualysoft teams for diverse projects providing continuous learning opportunities. Our common goal is to provide honesty, development and a stable background while getting to know the latest technologies. We are waiting for your application for the position below!
We are seeking an experienced IT & Tech Procurement Category Manager to lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of a high-value technology category across multiple international regions. This role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting sustainability objectives in partnership with senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Category Strategy Development – Design and implement procurement strategies for defined IT and technology sub-categories, ensuring alignment with business needs and market trends.
- Supplier Management – Build and maintain relationships with key technology vendors (including Tier 1/Tier 2), negotiate contracts, manage performance, and ensure compliance with agreed service levels.
- Cost & Cash Optimization – Identify and deliver cost savings and cash flow improvements through effective negotiations, demand management, and process efficiencies.
- Project & Pipeline Management – Build a robust pipeline of sourcing and savings initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery against targets.
- Budgeting & Forecasting – Provide input into procurement budgets, track actual spend against forecasts, and support financial planning processes.
- Sustainability & Compliance – Ensure responsible procurement practices, embedding ESG and CSR objectives into sourcing strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Finance, Legal, Operations, HR, etc.) to deliver business value and support strategic objectives.
- Leadership & Collaboration – Lead cross-functional project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to procurement excellence initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ IT procurement experience within a large, multinational organization.
- Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, IT, or related field (CIPS or IT industry certifications desirable).
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.
- Proven experience managing large-scale technology spend across multiple regions.
- Track record of delivering measurable savings and driving supplier performance improvements.
- Skilled in running RFX processes, managing complex programmes, and working under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
Why we think you will love working here:
With us you count as a person, our doors are always open.
We live the Qualysoft Team Spirit and stand for transparency!
Fresh wind and new ideas are welcome, because standstill is a foreign word at Qualysoft.
